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Draft Dodgers: Cheap and Easy Ways to Keep Winter’s Chill Out of Your Home
We all know that once you catch a chill, it can be hard to shake it. Your home can also suffer seasonal chills. There are, though, countless products designed to keep your surroundings warm and toasty this winter. Read on…
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The Best YouTube Channels to Save Money on DIY Home Projects
One of the best things about YouTube is that it has given people the ability to learn almost anything they want to learn about home improvement. Whether it’s crafts, cooking, auto repair, plumbing, or gardening, YouTube makes it possible for…
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Empty Nesters Checklist: Here’s What to Do When the Kids Leave
So, the kids are gone. Finally! Once your last child heads off on his or her own, the house is yours — and yours alone. Join us as we take a look at what empty nesters can (and should) do…
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30 Essentials You Need to Buy to Keep Your House Organized
It’s always a good time to give your home a thorough decluttering and reorganization. From the linen closet to the bathroom vanity and from the playroom to the basement, each is a job in itself. These home products can make…
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When Is It Worth Buying Organic?
Unlike food labels such as “natural” and “free range,” use of the word “organic” is strictly regulated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture certifies products as organic if they meet a set of standards, including, but not limited to, using 100…
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If You Have a Backyard, You’re Going to Want a DIY Pergola Kit
Spring is here, and it’s time to spruce up your outdoor living space with a wood, metal, or vinyl pergola. A DIY pergola kit can give your yard a focal point, double as a backyard trellis, or help keep things…
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Spring Cleaning Tips From People Who Clean and Organize for a Living
“Spring cleaning” is a term that can intimidate all but the most seasoned neat freaks, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We talked to professional cleaners and organizers…
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17 Low-Cost Home Renovation Ideas With the Biggest Payback
Don’t break the bank to renovate your home. With a little cash and some sweat equity, it’s possible to spruce up a home’s curb appeal while also making the inside…
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Awesome Plant Pots We Can’t Wait to Add to Our Collection
Do your houseplants still live in the same cheap plastic pots they had when you first brought them home? That’s almost as tacky as leaving the price tag on the…
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Best Snow Blowers Under $500
Unless you live in a region that’s regularly slammed with substantial snowfall, there’s no need to spend a fortune for a snow blower that will see only occasional use. A…
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12 Ways to Save on a Bathroom Makeover
Have a bathroom in need of a makeover? The average cost of a bathroom remodel ranged from around $5,500 to $15,000, according to HomeGuide, but can be higher or lower…
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5 Projects That Boost Home Value — and 5 Cheap Alternatives
Some home improvement projects pay off more than others when it comes time to sell. For homeowners considering putting their houses on the market in the next year or so,…
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Is the ChomChom Roller the Last Pet Hair Remover You’ll Ever Buy?
When something blows up on TikTok, savvy shoppers take notice. Case in point: the ChomChom Roller, which is enjoying a moment as everyone’s new favorite pet hair removal tool. The…
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How to Go as Long as Possible Before Doing Laundry
Even in normal times, no one wants to do more laundry than they have to. But as the coronavirus pandemic makes ho-hum errands more of a risk, those without their…
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15 Highly Rated Bidets to Help Stretch Your Toilet Paper
Listen, we get it — most of you weren’t thinking about bidets two months ago. Neither were we, but my, how times have changed. In researching this story, we discovered…
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Do Diluted Detergents, Soaps, and Shampoos Still Work?
The Undiluted Truth The cost of cleaning products — for yourself or your home — can be steep, which makes it tempting to water them down to save money and…
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21 Reasons to Look Forward to an Empty Nest
The kids are gone, and the house is finally your own. And while there are plenty of mistakes you’ll want to avoid as empty nesters such as blowing your retirement…
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30 Lawn and Garden Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money
We’ve all seen those mega-decorated yards where you can barely see the grass for all the decor. But often, what we see are things we’d never imagine having on display…
